And we are off...

[Antmeister]

This is going to be my last post in Phoenix Arizona. I am finally going to shut down the desktop and move our belongings to Austin. I will probably be silly enough to stop by an internet kiosk to check out the board along the way, but if not, I won't have internet access until May 16th.

Now for the 15 hour drive....

[Eaglesfan27]

Have a safe trip.

[Raiders Army]

Good luck! We'll be without internet from about June 15th to June 22nd while we also move to Texas!

[duckman]

Have a safe trip!

[GoldenEagle]

Why the hell is everyone going to Texas? It is not that great of a state.

[JeeberD]

Have a safe trip, guys! Make sure to stop in El Paso for some amazing Mexican food!

[Bonegavel]

Safe trip Ant!!1

[Franklinnoble]

Have a safe trip, guys! Make sure to stop in El Paso for some amazing Mexican food!

As in "I'm amazed Mexicans call this food!'

;)

[LoneStarGirl]

Why the hell is everyone going to Texas? It is not that great of a state.


It is the BEST state.

[GoldenEagle]

It is the BEST state.

Then why do you live in TN?

Exactly.

[LoneStarGirl]

Because I thought I'd give other pitiful states a chance for a while. But I will be home soon.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

You guys are leaving just in time, it's starting to get hot. Have a safe trip and good luck in Austin!

[SackAttack]

You guys are leaving just in time, it's starting to get hot. Have a safe trip and good luck in Austin!

If that's the rationale for leaving AZ, though, why'd they pick Texas?

[FrogMan]

well, you're on the road by now and probably already to the 4th or 5th bathroom stop but I hope it's all going well :)

Darn I don't miss the times of having to drive 8+ hours with the kiddo in the backseat...

FM

[JeeberD]

As in "I'm amazed Mexicans call this food!'

;)

Uh...yeah...

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[Senator]

Have a safe trip you magnificent bastard.

And welcome to Texas.

[Antmeister]

Yay! Arrived in Austin on Saturday and just got internet access today. Clipped a bird and almost hit two deer arriving here and missed driving through a thunderstorm. Other than that, everything went smooth. Now it is time for the job hunting to begin.

[Huckleberry]

Welcome. Contrary to what that weirdo said, it's a great state. In fact, it's The Great State of Texas. That's the official name, I think. ;)

Seriously, it has a little of everything. If you want a little bit of Deliverance, head to East Texas. You want some snobbery, head to the elitists in Dallas. A little hippy lovin', you're good to go in Austin. You like cows, head to Fort Worth. Wide open spaces, head west. Bad football teams, visit JeeberD.

Really a lot of options.

[Antmeister]

Welcome. Contrary to what that weirdo said, it's a great state. In fact, it's The Great State of Texas. That's the official name, I think. ;)

Seriously, it has a little of everything. If you want a little bit of Deliverance, head to East Texas. You want some snobbery, head to the elitists in Dallas. A little hippy lovin', you're good to go in Austin. You like cows, head to Fort Worth. Wide open spaces, head west. Bad football teams, visit JeeberD.

Really a lot of options.

LOL!

This is a funny summary and I wonder how much truth is in it. For some reason, I felt most comfortable with Austin because it seems to be a blend of high tech with a country setting.

Now what is really strange is that the person who leased us our apartment in Phoenix is residing in the same apartment complex as we are and they just moved in as well.

[Antmeister]

And thanks to the well wishers, it was a pretty easy trip considering we drove over 15 hours.

[Lorena]

And thanks to the well wishers, it was a pretty easy trip considering we drove over 15 hours.

Ditto, thanks for the good thoughts.

I'm a Southern California girl to the heart and coming here will definitely be a culture shock. So far, I've seen it rain more in 1 day than I have in 1 year in either Cali or Phoenix. I've seen more Texan flags and Longhorn paraphenilia than I thought I'd ever see in a lifetime. Everywhere we go, there's 1 or the other... in cars, on houses, everywhere!!

Maybe its a little jealousy because California doesn't seem to show this kind of pride.

[cartman]

WOOT! Welcome to Texas, and more specfically, the Austin area!

If you think you've seen a lot of rain, wait until we get one of the big ole thunderstorms roll through town. That was something I remember from California, you never heard thunder when it rained. And Austin definitely loves their Longhorns. If burnt orange is a color you can't stand, then this isn't the city for you. :D

When y'all are settled in, let me know, and I'll show you some good Texas BBQ. Maybe we can even get some of the other Texas FOFCers in on the fun.

[GoldenEagle]

Good Texas BBQ? I laugh at Texans' ignorance when it comes to such matters like BBQ.

[cartman]

Good Texas BBQ? I laugh at Texans' ignorance when it comes to such matters like BBQ.

LSG, slap him for us.

Then let him go run off and eat one of those Memphis pulled pork meals they call BBQ.

[Blade6119]

sell-out, we didnt want you living here anyways :)

[GoldenEagle]

LSG, slap him for us.

Then let him go run off and eat one of those Memphis pulled pork meals they call BBQ.

She will back me 100% on this one. Texas BBQ is teh sux.

[Lorena]

Wow, can't believe we've been in Austin for 2 years already, where'd the time go?

[Ksyrup]

We're coming up on 2 years in Kentucky, too. Amazing.

[Galaxy]

I might move to the great state of Texas by the end of the year (hopefully). I love D/FW and the pro-business environment.

[MikeVic]

I'm coming up on 25 years in Winnipeg. :p

[Lorena]

I'm coming up on 25 years in Winnipeg. :p

Time you left Winnepeg and moved to Austin :p

[Pumpy Tudors]

have a safe trip antmeister

[Fidatelo]

I'm coming up on 25 years in Winnipeg. :p

Rookie! :)

[Pumpy Tudors]

welcome anthracite!

[Schmidty]

I can't believe I've been living in this shit hole for 4 1/2 years.

[Buccaneer]

I can't believe I've been living in this shit hole for 4 1/2 years.

I thought you had left Michigan? :p

[Alan T]

I was just thinking about this topic the other day. Next year will be my 10th year in Massachusetts. It feels like forever since I moved away from Texas.

[Pumpy Tudors]

welcome antfarmer!

[korme]

Alan T Sighting

[Pumpy Tudors]

welcome artschool!

[JeeberD]

I think my first post after moving up here is lost forever. But if I remember correctly, I was following a SD dynasty and he called UNT by its old name, NTSU, and I chastised him harshly for it...

[Cringer]

I have been down here for 11 1/2 years. Drive down here in my '62 Willys Wagon with Loren and my dog. Barely had enough money as my mom paid for some of the gas. Had no job when I got here.

Now I am married, have a daughter, have a house, a couple cars, 3 dogs, 12 or so fish and things are good. Texas is the land of opportunity, it's kind of like America.

[Pumpy Tudors]

welcome annlanders!

[Schmidty]

I thought you had left Michigan? :p

That makes me sad. I love my motherland. :(

[RendeR]

Wow, just found this thread and I have to say, anytihng south of the mason-dixon ans west of oh, lets go so far as....Chicago, sucks =)

[Pumpy Tudors]

welcome apl.de.ap!

[SFL Cat]

Texas...too damn hot in the summer...too damn cold in the winter.

[stevew]

Moving in on 4 years back in PA. It's been interesting, to say the least.

[Pumpy Tudors]

welcome antbait!

[Lathum]

Almost 2 years in Cincinnati and ready to go. We should find out this week if we are headed to Seattle.